Language through Literacy

Ever since we got our chickens in April, Greyson has been obsessing over anything farm-related.  His favorite animal (of course) is the chicken, but he's really become interested in other farm animals as well.  One of his favorite books right now has helped him identify the animals, and most recently, be able to say their names.  A Farmer's Life for Me is also a singalong, and the tune is so catchy, you can't help but sing right along with it.  I'm planning a farm Tot School theme, so stay tuned!

Book:  A Farmer's Life for Me
Author:  Jan Dobbins
Illustrator:  Laura Huliska-Beith
Sung By:  The Flannery Brothers
Publisher:  Barefoot Books, 2013
A busy family and their friends spend a day working and playing on the farm.  From milking the cows in the morning to closing the gate at night, learn about a day in the life of a farming family.

Here's a video of Greyson practicing his new vocabulary.

Stories of Kindness and Barefoot Books

I'm going to tell you a story of kindness today.  It's a true story, one that was "written" by an inspiring woman named Meg.  Meg began a project called 34 to the Front Door late last Fall.  The premise of this project is for her to complete 34 random acts of kindness by the time she turns 34 in October.  I was honored that Meg decided to host a Barefoot Books party in order to use the free books she earned to surprise a nominated teacher, and she set out with a high goal in mind (and a few surprises too!).

Meg and I made her guests aware that the books she earned from her party would be donated to a deserving teacher.  In turn, I hosted the biggest home party I've done yet, with around 15 generous ladies and their excited children.  Meg had already collected several outside orders before her party, and even more afterwards.  Meg's project has inspired many to help out with her acts of kindness (and start performing their own), and these women had surely been inspired to help a deserving teacher.

Unpacking the Fun with Barefoot Books

Today we received a shipment of Barefoot Books for a home party.  Greyson loves when book orders come, because he gets to play with the boxes, packing paper, and bubble wrap.

It's like Christmas when these boxes show up on our front porch!

I unpack all of the books, while Greyson starts digging into the empty boxes.